Fibrin formed from fibrinogen by the action of thrombin is cross-linked by the action of activated
A. factor V
B. factor VIII
C. factor IX
D. factor X
E. factor XIII
E
Activated factor XIII, a transglutaminase, cross-links the polymers of fibrin, stabilizing the clot.
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